Director of Financial Reporting

Job Description

The Director of Financial Reporting leads the universitys financial reporting function ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of audited financial statements regulatory filings and strategic financial analyses. This role is responsible for maintaining compliance with state federal and GASB standards while driving innovation in reporting processes automation and data management. The Director manages a high-performing team and collaborates across departments to deliver insights that support executive decision-making and institutional strategy. This position is ideal for a forward-thinking finance leader who thrives in a complex mission-driven environment and is ready to shape the future of financial operations in higher education.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Direct supervision of three accountants and oversight of staff assigned financial reporting duties near year end.
- Leadership of cross-functional teams during financial reporting cycles and system implementations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Strategic and detail-oriented leader with a passion for public service and higher education.
- Technologically adept and committed to continuous improvement.
- Skilled communicator who can translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
- Collaborative partner who thrives in a dynamic multi-stakeholder environment.

Required Qualifications

- Masters degree in Accounting Finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Professional licensure/eligibility to obtain with significant experience (e.g. CPA CGFM etc.)
- Progressive experience preparing or auditing complex audited financial statements.
- Advanced proficiency in business intelligence tools SQL and financial systems.
- Demonstrated success in project management and leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong leadership communication and training skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Active CPA or CGFM license.
- Experience with GASB standards and public sector financial reporting.
- Experience implementing ERP finance modules or post-implementation optimization.
- Experience managing accounting standard updates and system integrations.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Salary range of $135000 $160000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

12/15/2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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